Παρασκευή, 9 Νοεμβρίου 2018

Bluer
than blue — Encounter Zakynthos in one day

When my wife and I were making travel plan of
our Greece tour, we didn’t put Zakynthos in our schedule initially because the
island was not that famous as Santorini here in China. One week before our trip
to Greece, my wife told me we got to visit Zakynthos because she found the
famous Shipwreck is on that place.

Yes, the ‘Shipwreck’ is more famous than the
island it belongs to. That’s mostly because there is a Korean TV series named ¨Descendants of the Sun" very popular in both China and Korea. And one of
the most romantic plots is filmed at Navagio beach (which is the Famous Shipwreck Beach).

Photo from the series

So we decided to pay a one day visit to
Zakynthos from the original Athens trip. It was really an unprepared schedule
but luckily I found zantehotels4u.comby google. I sent an email to describe my flight schedule and wish list. Andzantehotels4u teamreplied me in just few hours and provided me a fully
customized planbased on my requirements and time constraints. No doubt I
accepted it immediately.

Finally came that day — July, 16, 2018. We
caught the early flight from Athens to Zakynthos. Zakynthos is located in the south
of the Ionian Sea and is also called "Zante", a name given to it by
the Romans and Venetians, once they for centuries occupied the island.

After having a simple breakfast, our lovely
guide Pigi picked us up at the airport. It was a truly VIP tour so we didn't need to wait for other passengers we just started heading to the north. It took
about 1 hour to reach our first stop — a spot located above the gulf of Alykes.

Beautiful view of the sun shining over the gulf of Alykes

Continuing the route along the coast, after passing the port
of Agios Nikolaos we arrived at the northest part of Zakynthos, called Korithi. There are old
light house and wind mills in Korithi. We took a good rest here before taking
our boat trip.

We were the first batch of passengers that day ( Most of us were couples 😊 ). A small boat took us to the Blue Caves. Unique landform and sunlight makes the surface of water presenting a unique blue. "Beautiful"!!

I jumped into the water for swimming but the
water was way too cold. So I suggested not swimming for a long time here.🙂

Then we were heading to the long-anticipated Navagio beach (Shipwreck). In 1980s, a freight liner ran aground here and still rests buried in the limestone gravel of the beach that now bears the nickname Shipwreck. We stopped here for an hour and we really enjoyed the time staying on the beach.

Back to the port and time for lunch, our guide
Pigi took us back to Korithi to have some sea food and Greek yogurt. Our next
stop is Shipwreck Bay Lookout that hangs above Navagio beach.

Next I’m going to tell you that the scenery I watched there
was far beyond my expectation. It was truly amazing and definitely a memorial
moment in life. Our Chinese and English vocabulary is too poor to describe what
I saw.

"Bluer than blue" - That's the only words that could come to mind.

Then we headed back to Zakynthos Town. Along
the road we saw some ancient villages and green mountains which is also
impressive. It was a long way, nearly 2 hours. Luckily we had Pigi. Pigi is not
only good at driving, but also good at talking. Although we got along for only
a few hours, but we talked about many topics ranging from
zante/greece/Trump/politics to drama/ work/life. It was really interesting for such
conversations between people from different culture background.

Zakynthos town is small, peaceful and beautiful.
Pigi introduced us the main buildings and delicious food here. We even enjoyed
the ice cream she recommended.

Then we flied back to Athens in the evening. A
really perfect day in Zakynthos, and Pigi made it even better.Thanks to
zantehotels4u team’sprivate tour service, I’m pretty sure that we’ll be back
here some day in the future.

Thank you Jiexi for the beautiful review-blog! We hope to see you again soon! 🙂

If you also want to experience Zakynthos in one day book your tour in the link .

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Τετάρτη, 15 Αυγούστου 2018

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offer 25 years of experience is private tours and can gurantee the VIP private
experience and safety on board**

Zakynthos is the flower of the West, full
of contrasts of colors and images, the jewel
of the Ionian Sea, a source of inspiration for poets and painters, a visit
to a blessed place which rewards you. Unforgettable
holidays, diving in crystal clear
waters, and eternal love vows of
loved couples, enchant every visitor of the island.

Zakynthos is the No1
destination choice from every point on the planet which makes it one of the
most beautiful islands in the world. Where history meets tradition and romance
meets love.

Our proposal
for a luxurious and enjoyable holiday experience is the yacht Erieta is a luxurious 10 meter boat,
with a capacity of up to 10 people. Private beaches, accessible only by sea,
hidden treasures, caves and endless blue are some of which you will enjoy
during your trip.

Erietta yacht

The luxurious
yacht is located at the port of
Zakynthos with the crew ready to
welcome you.

A glass of champagne accompanied by a platter of local cheeses are at your
disposal for your journey.

The yacht sets sail along the coastline, to enjoy our first stop for bathing at Xygia
beach, the water spilling from the shores of the earth is rich in collagen and minerals. A
natural rejuvenation offered to the body at our stop, and we continue on to the
picturesque harbor of Agios Nikolaos.
The picturesque fishing village is full
of colorful boats, a small cove with traditional taverns, preserved over
time, as it was the first port of Zakynthos island.

On
our right past the endless blue sea we can see the island of Kefalonia, which is visible on the horizon, and passing through the port of Agios
Nikolaos we will arrive at the Blue
Caves, in the beautiful limestone caves and in the blue waters we enjoy our
swim. A unique experience for the lucky ones who will live it. Then we set
sail for the Shipwreck where we stop
to swim on the famous beach. The opportunity given to us at this point is to enjoy swimming by boat, by anchoring away
from the bustling beach, enjoying your privacy in the nautical sea area.
Our cruise continues, crossing the entire
backside of the island and overlooking the small and sometimes large caves that nature has shaped over the
years, we reach the Keri Caves full of
colorful fish and Marathonissi,
known for the nesting of the sea turtle
Careta-Careta.

We are setting
anchor at Porto Roma to enjoy our
meal with a background of the endless blue sea. There you will get the
chance to enjoy fish mezes, local
Zakynthian cheeses and authentic Zakynthian cuisine.

The last stop
for bathing, time to cool down after the meal, at Porto Zoro, later on to we will set sail along Vasilikos coast and reach the return harbor.

An enjoyable vacation experience that no one
would want to miss!

Enjoy this life experience with us, the Zantehotels4u.com team!!

You can view more information about the yacht and book this yacht in this link.

Ask us, we’re local!

We’re from Zakynthos, and we’re ready to book your next dreamy holidays on our island! Ask us about accommodation,trips and resorts anywhere on our paradise island. Let’s have a chat so we can start planning a fabulous Greek Island escape now. Get in touch anytime:

Τρίτη, 7 Αυγούστου 2018

"To Diafokereiko" tavern is a little hidden gem
for the lovers of the authentic Zakynthian cuisine, in a stone-built
building. There you will taste unforgettable delicacies cooked in a wood-fired oven. The
tavern is easily recognised by the emblematic bocamvillia that dominates on the
exteriors, located in the Kiliomeno village area.

A little tavern that anyone who is a mediterenean and especially greek cuisine lover should not miss when visiting the island.

During the night time of the hot summer days, Kiliomenos village is a nice cool escape to feel the breeze of the mountains and to enjoy a relaxing night with extraordinary tasting food.

For more information or to book a table
call: 6983261051

They will be more than happy to help you
in any way possible.

Ask us, we’re local!

We’re from Zakynthos, and we’re ready to book your next dreamy holidays on our island! Ask us about accommodation,trips and resorts anywhere on our paradise island. Let’s have a chat so we can start planning a fabulous Greek Island escape now. Get in touch anytime:

Σάββατο, 21 Ιουλίου 2018

Looking for the perfect way to explore Zante island in luxury style?Are you a large group looking for a perfect day to sail the Ionian sea??

We have the perfect idea for you!!

You have the choice between Erietta and Annita yachts.

The luxurious boat stands at Zakythos port with the crew ready to welcome you.

Erietta yacht at Zante Port (up to 10 persons)

A glass of champagne together accompanied by a variety of local cheeses and prosciutto are at your disposal during the trip.

The boat leaves from Zakynthos harbour early in the morning. The first stop takes place at Xigia the beach with the spa sea water. Then we continue towards the picturesque port of Saint Nicolas to reach the Blue Caves for a quick swim and finally arrive at the Famous Navagio (Shipwreck beach) early in the morning so you can enjoy the beach in peace where we enjoy the crystal blue sea. The cruise goes on as the boat sails towards the Keri Caves and Marathonisi Island where the remarkable Caretta Caretta turtles lay their eggs.

Porto Roma is the next stop to enjoy a delicious meal overlooking at the infinite blue Ionian Sea. The final stop takes place at Porto Zoro for a cool swim before we sail along Vasilikos and return to the port again.

Model boat Erieta (1-10 persons): Builder: Cranchi
endurance 35

Year : 2004

LOA: 10.75 m

Beam: 3.50 m

Total Power: 520 HP

Engine
Power: 260 HP

Cruising Speed: 28 knots

Maximum Speed: 31 knots

Accommodation: Number of cabins: 2, Number of
bathrooms: 1 , Convertible Saloon

Electronics: GPS, CD player, Radio, VHF

Inside Equipment: Refrigerator , Hot water

Crew number
: 2

**Tip: The
route is planned according to your wishes . The dream cruise in the Ionian Sea
comes true.

Annita Princess yacht has the capacity of up to 16 persons, for more info contact us.You can view and book this yacht on our website.

Ask us, we’re local!

We’re from Zakynthos, and we’re ready to book your next dreamy holidays on our island! Ask us about accommodation,trips and resorts anywhere on our paradise island. Let’s have a chat so we can start planning a fabulous Greek Island escape now. Get in touch anytime:

Δευτέρα, 11 Ιουνίου 2018

Ancient Greeks and Romansbuilt artificial poolsοn purposes of athletic training
in the palaestras, nautical games and military exercises. Roman emperors
owned private swimming pools in
which fish were also kept, therefore
one of the Latin words for a
pool was piscine( pesche = fish). The first heated swimming pool
was built by Gaius Maecenas of Rome in
the 1st century BC. Gaius Maecenas
was a rich Roman lord being considered the ‘’father’’ of arts.

At Zantehotels4u.com we
know what you are looking for, so we have made it easier for you.

The hotels we have
available with swimming pools are:

Eco Resort
Zefyros, Agios Kyrikos

From the
hotel the closest beach is in Tsilivi (7km) which can be visited in the mini bus provided by the hotel.

We’re from Zakynthos, and we’re ready to book your next dreamy holidays on our island! Ask us about accommodation,trips and resorts anywhere on our paradise island. Let’s have a chat so we can start planning a fabulous Greek Island escape now. Get in touch anytime: